Boy name
Ekrem name meaning
“most generous; exceedingly noble-hearted”
Ekrem means most generous or exceedingly noble-hearted. It is used for boys in Türkiye and comes from Arabic akram, the comparative and superlative form related to karīm, meaning generous or noble. The Ottoman writer Recaizade Mahmut Ekrem offers a literary association; Kerim belongs to the same word family.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Ekrem mean?
Most generous; exceedingly noble-hearted
In Turkish: çok cömert; en yüce gönüllü
Ekrem brings together generosity, worth and nobility in a single name. Its source appears as al-akram in Surah al-Alaq; it shares a root with Kerim and Kerem and also has a literary association through the Ottoman writer Recaizade Mahmut Ekrem.
How popular is Ekrem?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 13provinces
Where is Ekrem in the top 30?
13 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Ekrem
From Arabic akram, the comparative and superlative form of karīm, meaning “generous” or “noble.” Its Turkish form is Ekrem.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Ekrem in the Quran? | As a word · الأكرم · 96:3The Arabic source of Ekrem occurs in the Quran as al-akram, a descriptive word meaning most generous. |
| Starts with | E |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Ekrem
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Ekrem Münip
Meaning of each name
- Ekrem: most generous; exceedingly noble-hearted
- Münip: turning to God, repentant
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Mevlüthan Ekrem
Meaning of each name
- Mevlüthan: one who is born, and ruler
- Ekrem: most generous; exceedingly noble-hearted
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Ekrem Nebi
Meaning of each name
- Ekrem: most generous; exceedingly noble-hearted
- Nebi: prophet; a recipient of divine revelation
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Ökkeş Ekrem
Meaning of each name
- Ökkeş: Turkish adaptation of the name Ukkasha
- Ekrem: most generous; exceedingly noble-hearted
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Ekrem Sabahaddin
Meaning of each name
- Ekrem: most generous; exceedingly noble-hearted
- Sabahaddin: morning of the faith; its dawning light
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Alihan Ekrem
Meaning of each name
- Alihan: combination of Ali and han
- Ekrem: most generous; exceedingly noble-hearted
How to pronounce Ekrem
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ekɾem/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اكرم |
| Arabic | أكرم |
Is Ekrem a boy’s name?
Yes, Ekrem is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ekrem appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ekrem
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Kerim♂Generous
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Haluk♂Good-natured
- Necdet♂Bravery, valour
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Lütfi♂Associated with kindness and graciousness
Famous people named Ekrem
- Ekrem İmamoğlu · b. 1971
- Ekrem Akurgal · b. 1911
- Ekrem Bora · b. 1932
- Ekrem Dağ · b. 1980
- Ekrem Öztürk · b. 1997
- Ekrem Dumanlı · b. 1964
- Ekrem Buğra Ekinci · b. 1966
- Ekrem Cemilpaşa · b. 1891
- Ekrem Alican · b. 1916
- Ekrem Ekşioğlu · b. 1978
- Ekrem Al · b. 1955
- Ekrem Kahya · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Ekrem
What is the meaning of Ekrem?
Ekrem means “most generous; exceedingly noble-hearted”. From Arabic akram, the comparative and superlative form of karīm, meaning “generous” or “noble.” Its Turkish form is Ekrem.
Is Ekrem a boy’s name?
Yes, Ekrem is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ekrem in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source of Ekrem occurs in the Quran as al-akram, a descriptive word meaning most generous. (e.g.: 96:3)
What is the origin of the name Ekrem?
Ekrem is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ekrem have?
Ekrem has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ekrem?
Ekrem appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Ekrem?
Some ideas: Ekrem Münip; Mevlüthan Ekrem; Ekrem Nebi.
Famous people named Ekrem?
Notable people named Ekrem include Ekrem İmamoğlu, Ekrem Akurgal, Ekrem Bora.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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